Around the World in 180 minutes
Virtual Trip - part of the Accelerated Literacy Project
As part the Accelerated Literacy Project’s commitment to making learning stuff fun, we organised a virtual trip around the world.
Based roughly on Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in 80 Days, where Phileas Fogg makes a bet in a London Club, that he could go round the globe in 80 days, it was a great opportunity to take a look at different parts of the world today.
Here is your chance to take that virtual trip yourself and see if you can answer the quiz questions on the way.
So, hop aboard for the trip of a life time!
Europe
Aerial Britain
Locations take place across the length and breath of Britain. From 'Lands End' the most Southernly point - to the 'Stacks of Dunscansby' the most Northernly. I wanted to demonstrate the beauty and diversity the British Isles have to offer.
Iain Mackenzie
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Introducing Mediterranean Europe
Start exploring Mediterranean Europe with Lonely Planet’s video guide to getting around, when to go and the top things to do while you're there.
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Deep Sea Creatures: Mediterranean
What lurks below at the deepest points of the Mediterranean Sea? Equipped with a two-man submarine and a remotely operated deep-sea camera, this team will find out.
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Quiz Round 1: Europe
Q1
How many countries make up the UK?
Q2
When was the Eiffel Tower built ?
Q3
How many species of whale and dolphin are there in the Mediterranean ?
Q4
Which is the heaviest bony fish ?
Q5
What does the name Mediterranean literally mean?
Africa
History Summarized: Africa 21 mins
This video was produced with assistance from the Boston University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program.
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Africa's Great Civilizations
Watch Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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Rainforests 101 | National Geographic
Rainforests are home to over half of the world's plant and animal species. Learn about tropical and temperate rainforests, how they contribute to the global ecosystem, and the conservation efforts being done to protect these biomes.
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Top 10 Best Tourist Attractions In Africa - African Tourism
Welcome to Emmas Top 10 and thanks for watching, in this video, we will be taking a look at some of the most amazing and popular tourist attractions in africa.Africa is the second largest continent in the world with about 1.2 billion people scarttered amongst its 54 countries.
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Quiz Round 2: Africa
Q1
How many countries are there in Africa?
Q2
What is the longest river in Africa?
Q3
What kind of rainforest would you find in Africa?
Q4
What is the population of Africa?
Q5
What is the largest waterfall in Africa?
The Middle East
The significant & shocking history of the Suez Canal
The Suez Canal is undeniably one of man's most significant creations. And, we managed to build it in the time before computers. In fact, picks, shovels and perseverance ensured that world shipping was revolutionized way back in the late 1800s.
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Suez Canal Timelapse - Full Transit HD GoPro
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Incredible Life in the Red Sea Coral Reef | BBC Earth
Simon Reeve dives into the Red Sea to get close to its incredible fish and marine wildlife.
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10 Amazing Sea Creatures You've Never Seen Before
Deep sea creatures are thought to be scary and weird but in this list, we have covered some of the world's most amazing and beautiful sea animals that you won't believe actually exist in real life.
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Quiz Round 3: The Middle East
Q1
How long is the Suez Canal?
Q2
How long did it take to build the Suez Canal?
Q3
How many countries border the Red Sea?
Q4
In which country would you find Mecca?
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Asia
MH370; SAR Mission at Indian Ocean
A Storm at Sea.
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Spirituality and Culture | India Discoveries | World Nomads
Join Caroline Pemberton from World Nomads as she travels to the spiritual capital of India, Varanasi, in search of the soul-stirring spirituality and culture that’s the heartbeat of the country. Discover the Ganges River, the life blood of the city, which plays a huge part in Indian culture.
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Top 7 Countries in Asia!
Each culture in Asia is very unique -- from religions to traditions, nature, history, cuisines and rituals -- and it provides endless opportunities to learn and discover. But above anything else, THE PEOPLE of Asia are the most hospitable and welcoming as they come.
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The Himalayas from 20,000 ft.
The aerial cinema experts at Teton Gravity Research release the first ultra HD footage of the Himalayas shot from above 20,000 ft. with the GSS C520 system, the most advanced gyro-stabilized camera system in the world.
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The Great Wall of China in 4k - DJI Phantom 4
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Instruments: Asian civilizations, harmony in diversity
The Asian continent is diverse and wonderful. Different Asian countries cultivated wildly different civilizations, creating their own instruments along the way. Each kind of instrument has its unique charm.
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Quiz Round 4: Asia
Q1
What is the population of India?
Q2
How many islands make up the Philippines ?
Q3
How high is Mount Everest ?
Q4
In which country would you find Kathmandu ?
The Pacific Ocean
This Incredible Animation Shows How Deep The Ocean Really Is
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Pacific Ocean | Pearls of the Planet
Ride sky-blue waves from Alaska to the Hawaiian Islands. Swim through towering kelp forests, past breaching whales, exotic fish, and hypnotic sea jellies. This meditative piece is an exploration of the creatures that make the Pacific Ocean their home. The power and beauty of the sea is here to explore. Dive into the Pacific Ocean, one of the many Pearls of the Planet.
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This Country is Disappearing
Climate change has never felt more real to my eyes until I arrived here in KIRIBATI - an island nation in the Central Pacific Ocean.
The rising sea levels are quickly shrinking this country, which has a peak altitude of 3 meters. It's projected to be entirely underwater by the year 2100.
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17 Mysterious Places You Won't Believe Actually Exist!
World's 17 places of mystery, so strange, you won't believe these hidden mysterious areas actually exist throughout our planet.
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Galapagos with David Attenborough - Trailer
"Galapagos is one of the wonder places of the world, a laboratory of evolution. Because of Darwin it is always a historic place for any zoologist. Anyone interested in the history of life on Earth and how it came to be really has to come here." -- David Attenborough
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North America
Your Guide to San Francisco | National Geographic
San Francisco has long attracted trailblazers and countercultures. The Gold Rush, immigration, beatniks, hippies, the LGBTQ community, and the tech industry have all fueled its enduring influence on American culture. Today its vibrant history, natural beauty and artistic spirit all make it a rich source of adventure for any free spirited traveler.
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Tectonic Plates and Earthquakes
This is an excerpt from a Curiosity Stream program on tectonic plates and earthquakes. Produced by Pixeldust Studios.
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What Happens If the Mega-Earthquake Hits California Tomorrow?
The mega-earthquake. It's coming. We don't know exactly when or how big it's going to be, but it's coming. It will be chaotic, and with millions of lives on the brink, California will be put to the ultimate test.
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The Inuit Way of Life
Video made for History course presentation focusing on the life of Inuits.
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Exploring New Orleans Jazz
Vincent Gardner leads you through the history and development of New Orleans Jazz as the band demonstrates the rhythms and the collective improvisational element!
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Surviving a 3 Day Storm in the Atlantic Ocean
Tom and Laurence decided to row more than 4000 miles from New York to Devon to raise money for charity. But were they prepared for in excess of 30 storms, including one that lasted three days and nights?
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